Bran Muffins

Ok, I know what you're thinking, this is not the most exciting sounding flavor, but trust me these muffins are anything but boring! 

Bran muffins get a bad rap as dry, tasteless, chewy muffins and I'm here to change your mind about bran muffins. These are sweet, moist, and just downright yummy.

The wheat bran gives these muffins a little nutty flavor and packs these muffins with lots of nutrients. The batter is delicious on its own, but feel free to add in mix-ins of your choice like chocolate chips, berries, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and if you really must you can even add raisins.

Bran Muffins 

1 1/4 cups wheat bran 

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 

2 tsp baking powder 

3/4 tsp baking soda 

3/4 tsp salt 

3 Tbsp oil 

3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp milk of your choice 

2 eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1/2 cup honey / silan / molasses 

Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F 

Line a standard-size muffin pan with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a large bowl mix together the wheat bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a medium-sized bowl mix together the oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and honey. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together until just combined. The batter will be thick - if you want to add some fun mix-ins now is the time. 

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 13-15 minutes. 

These are great on their own and they're even better served warm with a pat of butter and a slathering of jam. 

Yield: 12 standard-size muffins